Kwara United Secures Thrilling Comeback Victory Against Plateau United In NPFL Clash
Kwara United Football Club showcased resilience and tactical prowess today as they orchestrated a remarkable comeback, defeating Plateau United 2-1 in a thrilling Matchday 15 encounter of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Main Bowl of the State Stadium Complex, Ilorin. In a match filled with high stakes and technical intricacies, Plateau United took an early lead in...
Odion Ighalo Advocates For Inclusion Of Home-Based Players, Criticizes Neglect In Super Eagles Selection
Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has voiced his concerns regarding the exclusion of home-based players from the national team, emphasizing the need for their inclusion to foster growth in the domestic league. Ighalo, speaking on the 40-man provisional list for the Super Eagles, expressed his belief that a significant number of home-based players should be part of the selection...
Golden Friends FC Triumphs Over Odbib United In Thrilling Opener Of Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge
The Chevron Cooperative Artificial Pitch in Effurum, Warri, Delta State, came alive as the 2023 edition of the Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge kicked off yesterday. In the Under-17 category, Golden Friends Football Club emerged victorious against Odbid United FC, setting the tone for an exciting tournament. Read Also: Stanley Nwabali Thrilled To Make Super Eagles Provisional List, Vows To Give His...
Stanley Nwabali Thrilled To Make Super Eagles Provisional List, Vows To Give His Best For Nigeria
Stanley Nwabali, the talented player from Chippa United and the new Super Eagles invitee, has expressed his elation at being included in the 40-man provisional list of the national team, as published by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday. “I feel very happy. It's something I can't explain how I'm feeling about it. I feel very happy to...
Greg Etafia Applauds Inclusion Of Stanley Nwabali In National Team, Calls For Support From Nigerians
Greg Etafia, the former goalkeeper of the Sydney 2000 Olympics team, has expressed his joy at the decision by the national team handlers to extend an invitation to Stanley Nwabali for the upcoming AFCON. While admitting that he was not familiar with the goalkeeper before his move to the South African league, Etafia has been impressed by Nwabali's performances within...
Katsina United Head Coach, Bala Abubakar, Confident Of Team’s Revival In 2023/2024 NPFL Season
Bala Abubakar, the Head Coach of Katsina United, remains steadfast in his belief that his team will stage a strong comeback and regain form in the ongoing 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. This optimism follows a recent setback where Sporting Lagos secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Katsina United during a mid-week encounter. Read Also: Sylvanus Okpala Advocates Focus...
Sylvanus Okpala Advocates Focus On Best Talents For AFCON, Cautions Against Last-Minute Changes
Sylvanus Okpala, the former assistant coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, has expressed his perspective on the inclusion of home-based players in the squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Okpala, known for his insightful views, believes that with time running out, the primary focus should be on selecting the best talents to represent Nigeria in the...
Akeem Ogunlade Highlights Challenges Faced By Foreign-Born Players In AFCON Due To Weather Conditions
Former Asec Mimosa player of Ivory Coast, Akeem Ogunlade, sheds light on the potential drawbacks of selecting players born abroad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ogunlade, drawing on his experience, particularly emphasizes the adverse impact of the high temperatures prevalent in Ivory Coast during the tournament. Read Also: The Golden Arrows Commence Intensive Training In Abuja For 23rd...
The Golden Arrows Commence Intensive Training In Abuja For 23rd African Men’s Handball Cup Of Nations
In preparation for the 23rd African Men's Handball Cup of Nations, scheduled to take place in Egypt from January 19th to 29th, 2024, the Nigeria Men's Handball National Team, known as the Golden Arrows, has initiated a rigorous training camp in Abuja. The team, led by Coach Rafiu Salami and his assistant Coach Solomon Yola, is aiming for success in...
West African Universities Games: Believing in Great Team Effort – OAU Basketball Team Captain Paul Adedayo Apata Reflects His Elation
The captain of the Obafemi Awolowo University male basketball team, Paul Adedayo Apata, expressed his elation and surprise after leading his team to clinch the gold medal in the West African Universities Games basketball male edition. The victory came after a compelling match against Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. Read Also: Hajji Gafar Bags FUBS Personality Of The...
